Xbox Game Pass has just received a trio of captivating additions, all centered around reviving classic gaming experiences. The common thread running through these new titles is their status as updated versions of beloved games from the past. With collections dedicated to explosive first-person shooters, charming platformers, and a remastered crime action game, Xbox Game Pass’s ‘classics’ catalog has received a significant boost, offering excellent titles that are sure to please. If you’re searching for something engaging to play on Microsoft’s subscription service this weekend, consider exploring one of these three captivating games.
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a comprehensive remake of the 2002 crime action game, Mafia. This immersive experience serves as an alternative to Grand Theft Auto, set within a fictional 1930s city inspired by Chicago. The story follows the Italian mob who hold sway over the city during this era. Although Mafia never reached the pinnacle of success achieved by GTA, all games within this series boast unique and engaging qualities. The original Mafia, in particular, features the meticulously detailed setting of Lost Haven, providing a compelling backdrop for the mob story that will resonate with fans of films like The Godfather and Goodfellas. With a fourth Mafia game currently in development, now is the perfect time to delve into the origins of the series. Mafia: Definitive Edition is available for play on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Cloud Gaming via Game Pass Ultimate. It’s also accessible on PS4.
Doom + Doom II
The first two Doom games require little introduction, as these groundbreaking first-person shooters are credited with placing the genre firmly on the gaming map. This release represents the definitive edition of these iconic titles. Doom + Doom II not only includes previously remastered versions of these two games but also several additional episodes (including a new one titled Legacy of Rust), remixed soundtracks by Andrew Hulshult, mod support, and 16-player online support for Deathmatch and cooperative play. If you’ve never had the opportunity to experience Doom or Doom II, this release presents the perfect chance to do so ahead of the anticipated release of Doom: The Dark Ages next year. Doom + Doom II is available across PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming through Game Pass Ultimate. It’s also available on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
Earlier this month, another Activision Blizzard game made its way onto Microsoft’s subscription service, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This collection comprises Vicarious Visions’ 2017 remasters of the first three Crash Bandicoot games. Naughty Dog’s Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped are all considered classics, and Vicarious Visions has done an exceptional job in revitalizing them, making them appear more vibrant than ever before. While the development of a new Crash Bandicoot game is currently uncertain at Activision or Toys for Bob (which recently achieved independent status from Microsoft), Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has become an essential addition to Xbox Game Pass since its inclusion. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is available through Game Pass Ultimate across PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It’s also available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
